The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced another 21 new coronavirus infections in the capital on Dec. 1, following 21 new cases the previo･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
GA technologies steps its foot into the Southeast Asian market by the acquisition of Dear Life’s business in Thailand
GA technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato District, Tokyo /CEO: Ryo Higuchi / Securities code: 3491/ Hereinafter referred to as "the Company") announced an M&A decision on Nov. 18th, 2021. Along ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expands travel ban to halt spread of Omicron virus variant
Japan took some of the strictest steps globally on Monday by closing its borders to non-Japanese for about a month in light of the emergence of Omicron. A day later, Japan's first Omicron case - in a ... ( read original story ...)
Business Leaders Hail Japan’s Omicron-Led Border Closures
Japan’s decision to close its borders to newly arriving foreigners in an attempt to head off the omicron coronavirus variant has met with support from members of the business community, despite their ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan member says to monitor virus situation amid concern over Omicron
The Bank of Japan needs to pay close attention to the COVID-19 situation amid heightened concern about the spread of the Omicron vari ... ( read original story ...)
Significant magnitude 5.2 quake hits 84 km southeast of Hasaki, Japan early afternoon
Just 16 minutes ago, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Hasaki, Chōshi-shi, Chiba, Japan. The tremor was recorded early afternoon on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, at 3:04 pm local time, at a ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake 35 km west of Fukushima, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred only 10 minutes ago 35 km west of Fukushima, Japan, Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) reported. The quake hit ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei to climb to 31,000; U.S. rates, Omicron pose risks
Japan's Nikkei share average is set to reach 31,000 by June next year, underpinned by a solid Japanese corporate outlook, but potential U.S. interest rate increases and new coronavirus variants pose ... ( read original story ...)
What elite athletes like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles can teach lawyers about performance anxiety
I am experiencing a mental health challenge.” The mix of support and criticism that followed the declarations from tennis player Naomi Osaka and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was interesting. During ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks snap 3-day losing streak on bargain-hunting
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak as investors scooped up battered shares, although concern regarding the new Omicron coronavirus variant continued to ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE: How Kevin Durant is helping Australian Genevieve Gregson conquer Tokyo devastation
Genevieve Gregson ruptured her right Achilles late in the 3000m steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics. (Getty) Millions of Australian hearts sunk when Genevieve tripped at the ... ( read original story ...)
Beauden Barrett’s influence in Damian McKenzie’s Tokyo Sungoliath move
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie has opened up about his decision to leave New Zealand and pursue a deal with Japanese club Tokyo Sungoliath. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat on dip-buying, capped by COVID variant fears
Tokyo stocks opened nearly flat Wednesday as bargain-hunting following the market's three-day drop was offset by fears over the Omicron COVID-19 variant after Japan confirmed its first case the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts booster COVID vaccinations amid omicron scare
Japan on Wednesday started offering coronavirus vaccine booster shots to health care workers amid growing concerns over a new variant of the virus that has already been detected in the country. ( read original story ...)
Former Japan PM tells China
Japan and the United States could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan, and Beijing needs to understand this, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor’s daughter Aiko turns 20, throne not in sight
Japanese Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, has turned 20, ready for a debut as a new adult member to take a share of official duties for the royal family whose population continues to s ... ( read original story ...)